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Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images The first reactions to “Tron: Ares” are in, and it seems to be unanimous — it oozes style, but is severely lacking in substance. In other words, it’s a typical “Tron” movie. Disney’s sci-fi trilogy has struggled to deliver truly compelling stories and nuanced character development throughout its decades-long existence. But given that each of the three installments — “Tron,” “Tron: Legacy,” and now “Tron: Ares” — have been right at the cusp of digital technology and moviemaking magic at the time of release, fans seem okay with…

Former Bengaluru top cop lauds shoe hurling at CJI Gavai, apologises after online backlash  | Bangalore News – The Indian Express LATEST STORIESDemocracy being killed under Mamata rule, says BJP after attacks on party leaders in BengalDoctor reacts to bizarre trend of bodybuilders buying breastmilk from new mothers for muscle growth: ‘If the goal is strength…’School education: Ranked among 10 states performing poorly, Gujarat to assess teachers’ involvement in classroomsIND vs WI: Why left-arm spinners were in high demand in the West Indies netsIndian Express Online Media to host 3rd edition of the Adventure Tourism Meet in ShillongDiljit Dosanjh, Gippy…

MS Dhoni has not yet confirmed whether he will participate in the 2026 edition of the IPL tournament. Since retiring from international cricket, Dhoni’s routine has involved playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, followed by taking extended breaks to recover from a persistent knee injury. He then assesses his fitness, makes decisions in consultation with the franchise, and returns to Chennai about a month before the IPL season begins for preparatory training. A surprising photo surfaced on social media this Tuesday showing the former Chennai captain wearing a Mumbai Indians (MI) jersey while posing with teammates after…

 Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has classified Ravindra Jadeja as India’s “greatest all-rounder” before the legendary World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, and far ahead of modern-day established mainstays Ben Stokes and Shakib Al Hasan. Jadeja stands on the cusp of carving his name in the history books during the second Test against the West Indies, scheduled to commence on Friday here in the national capital. With 334 wickets and just 10 runs shy of reaching the 4000-run landmark in the Test format, Jadeja will join a special club that consists of just three members.  If the 36-year-old adds 10 runs to…

lev radin/Shutterstock Kevin Bacon holds a special place within the horror genre, having appeared in bona fide classics such as “Friday the 13th,” “Flatliners,” and “Stir of Echoes.” Now, another one of the spooky gems from his filmography is finding a new audience on Prime Video over three decades after its release: “Tremors.” Directed by Ron Underwood, “Tremors” has a simple premise. Under the surface of the earth, a race of giant wormlike creatures exist and their favorite snack is human flesh. Bacon plays handyman Valentine “Val” McKee. After leaving the…

Before her death in 2024, María Branyas Morera agreed to donate samples of her microbiome, revealing a surprisingly youthful gut that has stunned researchers. Her diet—centered on daily yoghurts and the Mediterranean tradition—may have helped preserve a microbial balance typically lost with age. This combination of diet and microbial health is now being explored as a factor that could support long-term health across populations. Branyas’s case is now among the most detailed examinations ever conducted on a supercentenarian, a person who lives beyond 110 years. While researchers found she carried protective genetic traits, they focused closely on her microbiome—an area…

IT’S NOT just the BSP that is reaffirming its commitment to Dalit leader and its founder Kanshi Ram on his death anniversary Thursday, with BSP chief Mayawati holding a rare public rally not linked to immediate elections, in Lucknow. The Samajwadi Party (SP), the BSP’s main rival in state politics, and ally Congress have also planned a series of events to honour Kanshi Ram. If the BSP’s survival rests on the Dalits continuing to see it as a viable option, the SP has been seeking to expand its umbrella beyond its Muslim-Yadav base. The Mayawati rally, planned on the expansive…

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday launched the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming Mumbai civic polls with an emphasis on how the party has completed Mumbai infrastructure projects that were stalled under the previous regime.He also spoke on security, talking about the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and the then Congress government’s alleged inaction, adding that his government has been dealing with Pakistan with a comparatively stronger hand. Among the big ticket infrastructure projects inaugurated by the PM were the much-anticipated Navi Mumbai International Airport, and the final phase of the Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line,…

DehradunOctober 8, 2025 08:30 PM IST First published on: Oct 8, 2025 at 08:22 PM IST The Uttarakhand government has been mulling over offering marriage registration provision under the Uniform Civil Code to Scheduled Tribes, who are currently exempt, officials said. According to home secretary Shailesh Bagoli, requests have been made by a few ST representatives that the registration of marriages under the code be made applicable to them to ease the process. Currently, the ST communities are not under the ambit of the code as the committee that drafted it said that the code might intrude into their customs…

The Indian cricket team is scheduled to depart for Australia on October 15 ahead of the three-match ODI series starting on October 19, according to a PTI report. The players will travel in two separate groups, with one batch leaving in the morning and the other in the evening. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer are expected to join the rest of the squad in New Delhi before flying to Australia, with the team heading to Perth where the opening match will be held. A source familiar with the plans told PTI, “Virat and Rohit will touch down in…